Folic acid Prescribing at HOUGHTON MEDICAL GROUP,
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
4,586
Total Quantity
89.3K
NHS Cost
£2.3K
vs National Avg
+253.3%
HOUGHTON MEDICAL GROUP, prescribed 4,586 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,315 to the NHS. This is 253.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
382
Jul 2026
368
Jul 2026
412
Jul 2026
399
Jul 2026
430
Jul 2026
378
Jul 2026
394
Jul 2026
388
Jul 2026
381
Jul 2026
326
Jul 2026
362
Jul 2026
366
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,586 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 89,346 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,315 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +253.3% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,586 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +253.3% vs national average |
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Data sourced from NHSBSA English Prescribing Dataset, CQC, and GP Patient Survey. Prescribing data does not indicate quality of care. Higher prescribing rates may reflect patient demographics. Always consult your GP for medical advice.